ATC Privatization

General aviation has spoken against the privatization of ATC because it causes limited pricing power to support itself. ATC system might prioritize certain air traffic over general aviation. The big airliners would have more control over it and general aviation would have increased fees. So it may slow down some of the general aviation traffic which is what the airliners may want.

American, Southwest and FedEx said that a “cooperation groveled  by a broad of industry leaders would move faster than the FAA to modernize its equipment and create more efficient ATC system” (AVWEB, 2015)  The airliners would have more to gain from this due to lower fees so the airliners are for the privatization of ATC. 

ATC is privatized in the following countries;  Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand and United Kingdom. From what I gathered, the private ATC control seems to be efficient and has not caused any damage. If we were to convert to private ATC, it would be a long process but the process has already started a little bit. As of now, the bill is in motion and if congress votes yes to the bill and the bill passes the FAA would have to set the law in motion. This may take a very long time. I do think this would be safe and efficient. If it seems to be working other countries  so why not? I don't think it would become any less safe to fly. It would just be another way for the companies to make money. I think having the power to change with technology is more important. 

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